The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned the recent bombing at a mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan. According to foreign media reports, the Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated in a statement that the bombing, which targeted a mosque, is a heinous act of terrorism. The statement further noted that several innocent lives were lost and many others were injured in the blast, and that Qatar reiterates its unwavering stance against terrorism and violent activities.
The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has also condemned the bombing in Islamabad, terming it a “horrific” attack. In a statement, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) rejected the targeting of places of worship and the spread of fear among innocent civilians.
The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also extended its condolences to the families of the victims, the Pakistani government, and the people of Pakistan. The incident occurred on Sunday when a bomb exploded at the Imam Bargah and Mosque Khadija-e-Kubra in the Trelai area of Islamabad, resulting in the deaths of 32 people and injuring over 170 others.
The Interior Ministry of Pakistan has stated that the evidence suggests that the plot to carry out the attack was planned, trained, and coordinated by the terrorist organization Daesh (ISIS) in Afghanistan, under the patronage of the Afghan Taliban. The group poses a significant threat to regional peace and stability.
Meanwhile, the Islamabad High Court has sentenced Imran Mazari and his husband, Haday Ali Chatha, to 17 years in prison each for their role in a scandal. The United Nations has also condemned the bombing and expressed solidarity with the people of Pakistan and the government in their fight against terrorism and extremism.
In other news, the US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Natale Baker, has visited Sindh and reaffirmed her commitment to economic development and cooperation. A group of PTI parliamentarians held a sit-in outside the Supreme Court on January 30, and the registrar of the Supreme Court met with PTI lawmakers, while Sajid Nisar was allowed to meet with Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial.
Former Finance Minister Miftah Ismail has stated that Pakistan is facing a difficult situation due to its flawed political structure. Punjab Governor Sardar Saifuddin Salfi has stated that India cannot suppress the Pakistani nation through terrorism.
Malala Yousafzai has expressed her views on the spring season, saying that it is a time of joy and unity for the people of Pakistan. Former Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid has stated that the real goal is to eliminate terrorism from its roots, and that the efforts to combat terrorism have made significant progress.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has accused Indian media of spreading false rumors and propaganda. In other sports news, Afghan cricketer Rahamanullah Gurbaz has been signed by the Peshawar Zalmi team.
